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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 640.10 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 640.10 and 298.15 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 640.10 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/640.10 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 640.10 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 190,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,845.82/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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